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Cleaning & Organization

Cleaning & Organization

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Cleaning & organization are tough jobs. However, finding cleaning & organization tips on Hometalk will help you complete your projects faster and with less elbow grease. Check out ideas for ecological and green cleaning like making your own cleaning products from non-toxic items already in your home. Also, share photos of your latest organization success and inspire others who are looking to organize their homes. If you have a helpful cleaning & organization tip, share it with Hometalk members who have posted cleaning & organization questions.



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Love My New Retractable Clothesline

I know, I know. . . it looks like Ma, Pa and Lil Junior have their laundry out to dry, but save the jokes and share the clothesline love. Drying clothes outdoors is great for the ...»
environment, pocketbook and clothing, and now I finally have one.

My laundry room is right off my kitchen and on hot days I can really heat up the house if I'm feeling particularly domestic (okay, so maybe it doesn't happen very often, but the point is that it does happen). While I finally have a main floor laundry, I don't have direct access to the backyard without trekking through the basement. It was my husband who suggested a deck-sized line might work, and that was the all the urging I needed to locate a small 20 foot retractable line for about $13.00 at Home Depot. They also carry a 40 foot version for under $20.00.

The line was super easy to install and is small enough to stay unobtrusive (unless it's strung out across your tiny deck with swimwear pinned along it). I was so excited to hang my laundry on the line for the first time, no matter how it looked (thankfully the neighbors don't have a clear view). Maybe it's because I know it's a great alternative to heated drying or because I can't help but think of my Nannie and her old clothesline; but for whatever reason, it makes me smile. . . and this is laundry we're talking about.

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Small Talk Mama Kansas City, MO 8 hours ago
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    Becky J 2 hours ago
    I plan my laundry around good weather. I only hang out jeans, towels & bedding, however. ...»
    Everything else will need ironed unless it's super windy. I figure I save at least 45 minutes of electricity each time.

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  • Yucky!
  • Sandpapering the insole. The top layer of the suede comes off but that's okay. It's hard to believe.
  • Not perfect.  Not new. But not embarrassing anymore.
  • Pretty darn clean.
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How to Clean Suede

I brought out my summer sandals and found that the suede insoles were very soiled looking. See below. ...»

I remembered my mother saying that you could clean suede with sandpaper. I thought, 'Wow, that's weird' and it stuck in my head. So I tried it!

Guess what? It WORKS!!

Has anyone ever tried this?

I think it will work on any brushed leather (suede)... but be careful when trying this... try an inconspicuous place first. In my case, it didn't matter because I was ready to throw these sandals out. So whether I ruined them, it didn't matter. But it worked!!! YAY!

Thanks for viewing. Linda

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Linda B Trumbull, CT Yesterday
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    Organized Clutter 3 hours ago
    Sometimes stinky too. I scrub mine.
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  • Sanitize kids' toys with hydrogen peroxide.
  • Use it to clean and sanitize the kitchen counters.
  • The best green cleaner out there because it's all-natural, non-toxic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold and anti-mildew!

Green Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide

Did you know that hydrogen peroxide is all-natural, non-toxic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold and anti-mildew? All of these things make it the perfect green cleaner for your home ...»
because it's scent-free and safe for kids & pets!

You can use it to brighten your laundry, clean tile and grout, sanitize the kitchen counters, clean your kids' toys & more! Click here to see how it can help you do all these things: http://askannamoseley.com/2013/05/green-clea...

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  • Place toys in a bucket or bowl.
  • Pour in enough hydrogen peroxide to cover them.
  • Let the toys soak until the hydrogen peroxide stops fizzling.

How to Clean Kids Toys Without Chemicals

Hydrogen peroxide is also a great way to clean your children's toys, without having to worry about chemicals going back into their mouths. Get a large bucket and fill it with hydrogen ...»
peroxide (just enough to cover the toys), then toss the toys in and let them fizz and bubble. Once the bubbling stops remove the toys and let them dry. Once they are dry they are clean and safe to play with again!

To see lots of other ways to clean with hydrogen peroxide click here: http://askannamoseley.com/2013/05/green-clea...

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Modern Laundry Space Design

These oversized barn doors are functional and stylish while keeping all your laundry materials together. Your laundry room will be hidden from sight and accessible in a second! A great way to have stylish doors incorporated into your design space.
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    Marie 8 hours ago
    What a great idea!
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Carpet Cleaning Secrets

Keep your carpets looking beautiful with these secrets from a professional carpet cleaner.

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-Reapply carpet protector regularly

-Vacuum 2-3 times a week

-Take your shoes off in your home

-Let stain removers sit

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Angela Carrollton, TX 10 hours ago
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  • Beaten up old bucket with a brass eagle on the other side.
  • I decided on a golden wheat color with streaks of barn red and added a whitewash.  I lightly sanded it down to expose some of the wood.
  • Add some buttons and it makes a perfect container for my magazines.

Magazine Bucket

I love to go to garage sales, and something about this bucket called to me.
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Chris Ward Oklahoma City, OK 12 hours ago
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  • 3 ingredients: washing soda, borax & Ivory bar soap.
  • Grate the soap.
  • Mix all ingredients in a food processor to make a powder.
  • Store in an air tight container with a tbsp scoop for measuring.
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DIY Powdered Laundry Detergent

I made this recipe of laundry detergent for $2.49, which lasted a month for my family of 5 - roughly 40 loads of laundry. I have been very happy with how clean out clothes are and it's great for my kids who have skin allergies.

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    Miriam I 13 hours ago
    Thank you for the recipe!
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Cleaning & Organization: Cheap, Easy Closet Organizer

I'm looking for a clever, cheap and easy way to organize my closet FINALLY!
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    I use vacuum storage bags on out season clothes, sweaters, jackets, etc. Just label the ...»
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Cleaning & Organization: Leftover smell of smoke in car

My sister finally gave up smoking 2 years ago but the smoke smell is still in the car. She was told it would cost $600.00 to remove it as they would have to take the car apart. Is there another way of getting rid of this smell. Thank You

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    It's Cleaning Time 11 hours ago
    Try a fabric pouch with coffee beans as an extrqa to the above
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